Europe At The Opening Of The Session Of 1847

""Europe at the Opening of the Session of 1847: The Spanish Marriages and the Confiscation of Cracow"" is a historical book written by David Urquhart. The book is about the political situation in Europe during the year 1847, specifically focusing on two major events: the Spanish Marriages and the Confiscation of Cracow. The Spanish Marriages refer to the controversial marriages of Queen Isabella II of Spain to her cousin, Francisco de Asis, and her sister, Infanta Luisa Fernanda, to Antoine d'Orl�����ans, Duke of Montpensier. The Confiscation of Cracow refers to the annexation of the city of Cracow by Austria, Russia, and Prussia. Urquhart provides a detailed account of the political maneuvering and power struggles that led to these events. He also analyzes the impact of these events on the balance of power in Europe and the potential for future conflicts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in European history and politics during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.